Sidwell Admissions, Simplified.
See the entry grades, what the application asks for, the testing policy, tuition and every date for fall 2027 entry, all sourced from sidwell.edu.
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Timeline
Key dates for this admissions cycle.
Work backward from these dates and leave time for forms, recommendations and testing.
December 31, 2026
Report card, video and testing; all steps complete
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December 1, 2026
Family Information Form
December 1, 2026: complete and submit the Family Information Form (Grades 6, 7 and 9).
December 15, 2026
Assessment, recommendations, report cards and parent meeting
December 15, 2026: register for the Sidwell Friends School Assessment, request teacher recommendations, send last year’s report cards and schedule the parent meeting.
December 31, 2026
Report card, video and testing; all steps complete
December 31, 2026: send the first quarter or first trimester report card, the applicant video and in-school testing.
December 6, 2026
Middle and Upper School Open House
The Middle and Upper School Open House is December 6, 2026.
- Teacher forms open
- Request recommendations from the current math and English teachers after November 1. Forms received before November 1 are not accepted.
- Information sessions
- Remaining information sessions: Middle School on November 11, 2026 and Upper School on November 20, 2026.
- Tours
- Middle School tours run on Fridays. Upper School tours run on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
- Registration
- Advance registration in Ravenna is required for tours and events because capacity is limited.
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Before you enroll
Questions from parents.
Which grades can my student enter?
Most new students enter in the expansion grades. For this guide those are Grades 6, 7 and 9. Students may be admitted in other grades only if space is available, and spaces open only when there is attrition. Sidwell enrolls a 12th grade student only in rare instances.
Are test scores required?
Standardized in-school testing is required. Admissions testing is optional, and Grade 9 applicants may send SSAT or ISEE results.
Is there an interview?
Grades 6 and 7: schedule a parent or guardian meeting, in person or virtual. Grade 9: schedule a parent meeting and interview, held virtually.
What does it cost?
$61,830 for 2026-27 (Middle School) $62,330 for 2026-27 (Upper School) Middle School adds a $500 textbooks and laptop fee (Grades 5 to 8), PE uniforms at $55 or $80, and optional Extended Day at $1,950 per semester or $3,600 for a full year. Minimester travel costs vary. Upper School adds textbooks at $500 to $700, a $420 technology fee and a $75 yearbook. Travel for academic, arts, athletic or service trips is optional and costs vary.
Does Sidwell offer financial aid?
Sidwell says family income should never be a barrier to a Sidwell education. About 23% of students receive financial aid. Sidwell lists $10,145,734 awarded and a $39,478 average grant.
Does Sidwell have buses?
Sidwell does not provide bus transportation to and from school. The Wisconsin Avenue campus is 0.7 miles from the Tenleytown/AU Metro station, and Metrobus lines 30, 31, 33, 96, H3 and H4 serve it.
Can international students apply?
Sidwell issues I-20s only after a student is accepted and enrolled. It has no boarding or homestay program, so students must live in the DC area with a parent or legal guardian. Sidwell does not offer an ESL program. English language learners should submit TOEFL scores.
Can we apply if we are moving to the area?
Sidwell does not reserve spaces for families moving to the area after the admissions season. Families outside the DC, Maryland and Virginia region are told about other ways to complete in-person steps if they cannot travel to campus.
Is SidwellPrep affiliated with Sidwell Friends?
No. SidwellPrep by EduAvenues is an independent service, not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Sidwell Friends School. Check every requirement and date on the school's own website before you apply.
How current is the admissions information on this site?
The admissions facts on this site were last checked against the school's published pages on November 5, 2026. Schools can change requirements and dates at any time.
Free guides
Start with the guides parents ask for most.
Sidwell Admissions Overview
Entry grades, the Ravenna account and what the application includes.
Read the guideKey Dates
The December deadlines and the events, with a live countdown.
See the datesApplication Preparation
Testing, the assessment and the parent meeting.
Plan preparationSchool Fit
Quaker values, the school day and getting there.
Think it throughTuition and Aid
The 2026-27 tuition and how the aid application works.
See the numbersParent FAQ
Short answers to the questions families ask most.
Read the FAQSidwell Friends tuition and financial aid for 2026-27
Sidwell lists 2026-27 tuition of $61,830 for Middle School and $62,330 for Upper School. See what is extra, how aid works and the deadline to confirm.
Read the guideSidwell Friends application steps and dates for fall 2027
Sidwell lists a Family Information Form, an assessment, recommendations and a parent meeting for Grades 6, 7 and 9. See each date and what is not published.
Read the guide